"あらゆる専制政治が足掛かりを得るために必要なのは良識を持つ人々が沈黙を守ることです"
— Edmund Burke
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When bad leaders want to take control, they only need good people to do nothing. Imagine a school where a bully always takes other kids' lunch money. If the other students and teachers see the bully and don't say or do anything, the bully will keep doing it. The silence of the good people allows the bad actions to continue without any consequences. In history, when cruel rulers came to power, it often happened because ordinary people did not speak up against them early enough. To prevent bad things from happening, everyone must be brave and speak up when they see something wrong. If more people stand up and voice their concerns, it becomes much harder for bad leaders to gain power.
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Activism Conscience Courage Freedom Injustice Oppression Resistance Responsibility Silence Tyranny
